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Jocelyn Mitchell
700 Toftrees Ave Apt. 102, State College, PA 16803
Phone: 740-281-4567 E-Mail: jmm6269@gmail.com

Experience
General Education Teacher

Aug 2015 to Current

Mount Nittany Middle School - State College, PA

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and staff to provide a secure learning
environment for students
Listened and responded to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful
manner
Assessed student performance frequently and objectively, communicated performance results
constructively
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated
learning needs
Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom
management, student motivation and engaging learning activities
Participated in ongoing staff training sessions
Substitute Teacher

May 2014 to June 2015

Substitute Teacher Service - State College, PA

Adhered to school standards and teacher guidelines

Followed lesson plans, utilizing technology to supplement lessons
Communicated with teachers regarding student progress
Employed a proactive approach to classroom management
Predictable Term Substitute

Dec 2014 to Mar 2015

Mount Nittany Middle School - State College, PA

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and staff to provide a secure learning
environment for students
Listened and responded to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful
manner
Assessed student performance frequently and objectively, communicated performance results
constructively
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated
learning needs
Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom
management, student motivation and engaging learning activities
Participated in ongoing staff training sessions

Student Teaching (PDS Internship)

Aug 2013 to Jun 2014

Professional Development School - State College, PA

Planned and implemented lessons for 22-28 students including differentiated instruction to
accommodate students' needs in sixth and seventh grade heterogeneously grouped classrooms
Planned, taught, and assessed lessons in literacy, social studies, and advanced mathematics
Provided instruction for students with Individualized Educational Plans; including learning support,
autistic support, life skills, and emotional support
Taught lessons aligned with State and National Standards using a variety of formative and summative
assessments
Completed an Inquiry Project on the correlation between learning styles in the classroom; presented at
Annual Professional Development School Inquiry Conference in May '14
Team taught, collaborated, and planned lessons and activities with fellow teacher
Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom
management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood and Adolescent Education, 4-8 English
Pennsylvania State Universtiy State College, Pennsylvania, GPA: 3.70
Masters of Science, Reading Specialist
Edinboro University Edinboro, Pennsylvania

2014

Current

Related Experiences
Teacher, ABC Childrens Center, State College, PA
Teacher, Noahs Ark Creative Care, Heath, OH
Camp Counselor, My Place To Be, Newark, OH
Head Coach, Mount Nittany Middle School Volleyball, State College, PA
Head Coach, Relentless Volleyball Club - State College, PA
Head Coach, Revolution Volleyball Club State College, PA

Professional Development
6th Grade Math Curriculum Meetings
6th Grade Writing Curriculum Meetings
6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Planning
Restorative Circles Training
CPR Certification Training
Reading Apprenticeship Training Session
Judge at Technology Student Association competition
Technology Training: Google Drive and Applications, Google Classroom, and Chromebook
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